Archive for May, 2010

‘Blue Star Museums’ – free admission for military families begins Memorial Day

One of the more popular and fascinating exhibits at the Slater Museum at the Norwich Free Academy is a collection of plaster-cast replicas of world famous sculptures. Slater Museum is one of the "Blue Star" museums.

‘Blue Star Museums’ runs from Memorial Day, May 31 through Labor Day, Sept. 6.

As of Sunday morning, police have issued 906 speeding tickets this Memorial Day Weekend

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Police responded to 150 motor vehicle accidents, 24 with injuries.

East Hampton Police Log for 5-28-2010 : fender benders and kidnapping

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On Friday, 5/21/10 Bryan Kneeland, 26, of 12 Lakeview St., East Hampton, CT was arrested for assault, and breach of peace.

New military mental health center will treat brain injury and psychological trauma

by: Karen Jowers | Army Times May 27, 2010
The National Intrepid Center of Excellence is expected to open on June 24 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Artist

Thousands of Americans have contributed to the $65 million effort, with donations ranging from a few dollars to a $3 million gift from TV personality Bob Barker. Donations also have come from corporate and nonprofit organizations.

East Hampton’s 2010 Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremonies

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Trenton Thomas.

Huntington Voelker, a WWII Veteran, will serve as the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshall and George Overbaugh, a Korean War Veteran, will serve as Parade Marshall.

East Hampton police investigating ‘home invasion’

by: Submitted Press Release May 26, 2010
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The suspect used a knife and duct tape in an attempt to restrain the victim. The victim, however, was able to convince the suspect to leave.

East Hampton Art Association offers May 26 demonstration by Terry Oakes Bourret

by: Submitted Press Release May 26, 2010
"Stony Creek Fish" by Terry Oakes Bourret

This fall she will be featured in the anthology “100 Artists of New England.”

Please send us your Memorial Day weekend events

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Ceremonies honoring veterans on May 30 & 31

by: Bob Kilpatrick | Contributor May 23, 2010
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Current custom is that military veterans have earned the right to stand, remain covered, and to render a traditional hand salute in lieu of removing the hat and placing it over the heart.

Sign up now for East Hampton’s Chatham Historical Society Town Wide Tag Sale

by: Chatham Historical Society May 21, 2010
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The deadline to sign up for participation in the Chatham Historical Society’s annual Town Wide Tag Sale is May 31.